Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,600 | 22.24 | 2.59 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,300 | 20.23 | 2.17 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,500 | 19.40 | 2.04 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $9,700 | 18.73 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,600 | 22.24 | 2.59 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,300 | 20.23 | 2.17 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $8,100 | 17.25 | 2.13 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,500 | 19.40 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $8,600 | 9.10 | 1.06 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 9.03 | 1.56 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,700 | 8.97 | 1.91 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 8.18 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,000 | 5.45 | 2.72 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,900 | 6.66 | 2.29 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,300 | 7.50 | 2.27 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $3,000 | 6.77 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,700 | 10.84 | 1.90 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,700 | 10.77 | 1.89 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,200 | 9.59 | 2.28 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,900 | 9.47 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,000 | 5.45 | 2.72 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 9.16 | 2.62 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,900 | 7.49 | 2.58 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,800 | 7.00 | 2.50 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,600 | 9.57 | 1.71 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,100 | 9.51 | 2.32 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.39 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,300 | 8.06 | 2.44 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 6.02 | 2.41 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,100 | 9.51 | 2.32 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,300 | 7.47 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,400 | 10.48 | 2.38 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 9.72 | 1.80 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,600 | 9.23 | 1.65 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,500 | 9.12 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,200 | 5.68 | 2.58 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,400 | 10.48 | 2.38 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,100 | 7.34 | 2.37 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,200 | 7.44 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 9.16 | 1.67 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 9.06 | 1.74 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 7.69 | 1.60 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 7.66 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 7.51 | 2.27 |
| Miguel Andujar | SD | $3,300 | 6.83 | 2.07 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $3,200 | 6.57 | 2.05 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 7.66 | 2.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.66 | 1.94 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 11.04 | 1.78 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 10.93 | 1.82 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,100 | 10.55 | 2.57 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,400 | 10.43 | 1.93 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,100 | 10.33 | 1.69 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.30 | 1.69 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $5,100 | 10.12 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,500 | 7.98 | 3.19 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,200 | 6.95 | 3.16 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,800 | 7.68 | 2.74 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,700 | 7.39 | 2.74 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,800 | 7.60 | 2.72 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,300 | 8.98 | 2.72 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,100 | 10.55 | 2.57 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,300 | 8.47 | 2.57 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.